Preventive Maintenance Technician

Meyer Jabara Hotels•Queens, NY

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Preventive Maintenance Technician ensures the proper functioning, safety, and efficiency of hotel facilities, equipment, and systems through proactive maintenance, inspections, and repairs. The role focuses on minimizing downtime, extending asset life, and maintaining an exceptional guest experience. The position is based at Hyatt Place Flushing/LaGuardia Airport Hotel and reports to the Chief Engineer / Director of Engineering. Experience with Hyatt’s BOB platform is preferred but not required. The technician performs routine preventive maintenance and responds to maintenance issues involving hotel systems and guest areas. The role also supports engineering projects, safety and compliance efforts, and the upkeep of maintenance supplies. Flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays, may be required as needed. The work may involve lifting and moving heavy equipment and materials, working in confined spaces, at heights, and in varying temperatures, and performing physical tasks for extended periods. The employer describes its environment as professional, fun, supportive, lively, and safety-focused, with growth opportunities, company perks, on-the-job training, an international workforce, and free parking. Meyer Jabara Hotels emphasizes a workplace culture centered on joy, helping others, and working together.

Requirements

Proven experience as a maintenance engineer, preferably in a hotel or hospitality environment.
Strong knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, refrigeration, and mechanical systems.
Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, schematics, and blueprints.
Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Good communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays, as needed.
Ability to lift and move heavy equipment and materials.
Ability to work in confined spaces, at heights, and in varying temperatures.
Manual dexterity and stamina for extended periods of physical work.

Nice To Haves

Experience with maintenance management software; Hyatt BOB platform experience is a plus but not required.
Relevant certifications or technical training in mechanical, electrical, or facilities maintenance.

Responsibilities

Perform routine preventive maintenance on hotel systems, including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, refrigeration, elevators, kitchen equipment, and guest room appliances.
Inspect, troubleshoot, and promptly repair mechanical, electrical, and plumbing issues.
Implement and maintain preventive maintenance schedules to reduce equipment failures and emergency repairs.
Collaborate with the Engineering team to plan and execute capital improvement projects.
Respond promptly to guest and staff maintenance requests while minimizing disruption to hotel operations.
Ensure compliance with safety regulations, building codes, and environmental standards.
Maintain an inventory of tools, parts, and supplies needed for preventive and corrective maintenance.
Provide guidance and training to junior engineering staff as needed.
Use maintenance management systems, such as Hyatt BOB if available, to track work orders and generate reports.